Product Description
8TB enterprise SATA hard drive from Western Digital's Ultrastar series, built for data centre, server and enterprise storage deployment.
Key specs
- Capacity: 8TB
- Series: Western Digital Ultrastar
- Form factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: SATA
- Duty cycle: built for continuous 24/7 operation
- Deployment: suitable for RAID configurations and high-density storage arrays
The 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise drive bays in rack-mounted and tower server systems, and the SATA interface is designed for compatibility with enterprise server backplanes and storage controllers.
Engineered for multi-drive systems, this drive supports scalable enterprise storage infrastructure — relevant for integrators sizing virtualisation platforms, backup infrastructure, cloud storage systems and surveillance recording servers. On CCTV jobs, it's suited to enterprise servers, NAS systems, data centre storage, CCTV recording servers and backup platforms where large-capacity, continuous-operation storage is required.
This part is also listed under the aliases VGG5VXTK and VGG5VXTK4J0, alongside the primary MPN HDD-8TB-WD-SATA-Enterprise, for cross-reference when matching stock or quotes.
Specifications
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Capacity
- 8TB
- Connector Type
- SATA
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this drive suitable for continuous 24/7 recording use?
Yes, the Ultrastar series is built for continuous 24/7 operation, making it suitable for surveillance recording servers.
Can this drive be used in a RAID array?
Yes, it's designed for multi-drive systems and is suitable for RAID configurations and high-density storage arrays.
What form factor and interface does this drive use?
It's a 3.5-inch drive with a SATA interface, designed for enterprise server backplanes and storage controllers.
Is this drive listed under any other part numbers?
Yes, it's also listed as VGG5VXTK and VGG5VXTK4J0 alongside its primary MPN HDD-8TB-WD-SATA-Enterprise.
